– Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic failed to achieve a calendar Grand Slam at the US Open in 2015 and 2021 respectively
– Over the past 15 years, 18 players have won their first and only Slam title at the US Open
– Favorites heading into this year’s tournament include Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Jannik Sinner on the men’s side, and Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek on the women’s side
– Other notable players to watch include Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Danielle Collins
– The American men are in a 21-year Slam title drought but Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe are looking to make a run at the US Open
– Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina, and Mirra Andreeva are among the women contenders to watch
– Jasmine Paolini, Barbora Krejcikova, and other players also have potential to make a mark at the tournament